Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 4
- Auction sources
- 4
- Coverage
- 2019-2026
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
North American Auction Company
Sep 7, 2019
$750
Early Theo A. Kochs Barber Chair 19th Century
Clars Auctions
Mar 20, 2026
$250
A Theo A. Kochs chromed metal swivel barber chair
View saleKraft Auction Service
Feb 1, 2026
$325
Vintage Theo A Kochs Porcelain Barbers Chair
View saleSelkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun 15, 2019
$562
ORIGINAL KOCHS HYDRAULIC BARBER CHAIR
Identification
Key object facts
- Item Type
- barber chair
- Category
- furniture
- Maker
- Theo A. Kochs Co.
- Style
- American industrial commercial
- Material
- cast iron, steel, upholstered vinyl or leatherette
- Technique
- cast metal fabrication, upholstery, hydraulic mechanism
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois
- Era
- 1910-1930
- Motifs
- perforated cast-metal panels, molded armrests, headrest, footrest
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker Theo A. Kochs Co., form barber chair, material cast iron, steel, upholstered vinyl or leatherette, origin Chicago, Illinois.
- An early 20th-century American hydraulic barber chair with cast-iron base, perforated decorative side panels, molded armrests, black upholstered cushions, and a headrest. The chair appears to have been restored or repainted in green and black.
- This guide is currently supported by 4 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for barber chair.
- Maker attribution matters because authenticated Theo A. Kochs Co. examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
- Cast Iron, Steel, Upholstered Vinyl Or Leatherette examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $444.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified Theo A. Kochs Co. examples usually trade differently from unattributed barber chair listings.
- American industrial commercial style cues help separate this group from broader barber chair listings that often dilute market comps.
- Cast Iron, Steel, Upholstered Vinyl Or Leatherette condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $300 to $650.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 4 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 4 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 4 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2019-2026.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is a Theo A. Kochs Co. barber chair?
This page is a market guide for identifying a Theo A. Kochs Co. barber chair and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.
What affects the value of a barber chair?
Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.
What is the typical market range for Theo A. Kochs Co. barber chair?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $300 to $650, depending on condition and attribution.
Theo A. Kochs Barber Chair?
This guide uses clustered screener evidence to help answer searches like "Theo A. Kochs barber chair" with identification notes, value drivers, and comparable-market context.
How much is Theo A. Kochs Co. barber chair worth?
Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the barber chair topic closely enough for public reference.
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